Teen sends snaps with pistol after cancer diagnosis, Tremont IL


A 16-year-old male sent Snapchat messages showing a pistol and has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Police were requested to check his welfare.
Audio|Source: Tazewell Sheriff/Pekin Police Main
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Transcript:
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Check the welfare of a Michael Moore, 16-year-old male.
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He sent the caller's daughter a Snapchat with a pistol in the background.
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He also sent a Snapchat to another friend with the pistol to his head.
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They did advise he had been having a rough time recently as he was just diagnosed with cancer.
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He lives at this house with his grandma.
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Location mentioned:
Near Arrow Rd, Tremont, IL 61568
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